Basic Operation; Turning On The Projector - Sanyo PLC-XL50 Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

Turning On the Projector

Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
1
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC
2
outlet. The POWER indicator turns red.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the top control or
3
on the remote control. The POWER indicator becomes
green and the cooling fans start to operate. The
preparation display appears on the screen and the
count down starts.
After the countdown, the input source that was
4
selected the last time and the Lamp mode status icon
(see page 50) will appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code
Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.
Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point
then press the Point
the pointer. The number changes to "✳". If you fixed an
incorrect number, move the pointer to the number you want
to correct by pressing the Point
the correct number by pressing the Point
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.
"1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to
"Set" by pressing the Point
button so that you can start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, "PIN code" and the
number (✳✳✳✳) turns red. Enter the correct PIN code all
over again.
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security
code that allows the person who knows it to operate the
projector. Setting the PIN code prevents unauthorized use
of the projector.
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN
code lock function in the Setting Menu on pages 52-53 for
locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
CAUTION ON HANDLING THE PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no
longer be started. Take a special care in setting
a new PIN code; write down the number in a
column on page 74 of this manual and keep it at
hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten,
consult your dealer or service center.
20
buttons, and
ed
button to fix the number and move
8
button, and then select
7
buttons.
ed
button. Press the SELECT
8
16
The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Lamp mode
See page 50 for the Lamp mode.
✔Note:
•The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter
warning icon may appear on the screen
depending on the usage state of the
projector.
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
✔Note:
•When the Input Search function is set on
On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched
automatically (p.49).
•When the Logo select function is "Off, " the
logo will not be displayed on the screen
(p.47).
•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected
in the Display function, the countdown will
not be shown on the screen (p.46).
•During the countdown period, all operations
are invalid.
•If the correct PIN code number is not entered
for 3 minutes after the PIN code dialog box
appeared, the projector will be turned off
automatically.